Need help simplifying to all Dobyns

[Cbump]

I have gotten so carried away (for me) with the amount of rods I have, that in my latest tournament it was like a puzzle game in my head trying to figure out and revenge what I wanted to throw on on what rod. Or I try to have one of every thing tied on and I’ll have 17 rods on deck. I need an intervention and want to go mostly Dobyns (I’ll keep my crank bait and jerk bait setups). 
The majority of the baits I throw are these (besides cranks and jerkbaits):

 

Drop shot

Ned rig

Weightless Fluke

Weightless senko

Spinnerbait

Chatterbait (probably more than anything)

Swim jig

T-rig (3/16 - 1 oz) (creature and big worms)

Dirty jig finesse jigs

Small swimbaits (underspins, jig heads, 3-4” Keitech types) 

 

That’s really about It for the most part. As you’ll see I have rods for all kinds of other things. 
 

This is what I currently own. I keep a list. 
 

MOVING:

 

Jerkbait/light topwater: Tatula Elite Seth Feider 6’9” ML, Tatula Limited SV 7.1, 12lb fc (KEEPING THIS)

 

Spinnerbaits/chatterbaits/pitching finesse jigs: Falcon Lowrider “Head Turner”, Tatula CT 6.3, 16lb daiwa j-fluoro

 

Chatterbaits/lipless/spinnerbait: St Croix Mojo Bass MH Mod Fast, Bass Pro Pro Qualifier 6.8, 50lb braid

 

Top Water/Popping: Falcon Bucoo “Herm” 6’6” MH moderate fast, BPS Pro Qualifier 2 6.8, 30lb braid/15 mono leader

 

CRANKING:

 

Shallow Cranking/lipless: Daiwa Tatula CT 6.3, Daiwa Tatula 7’ glass cranking M, 15lb seaguar fc (KEEPING)

 

Deep cranking: daiwa kage 7’6” deep crank, Lews Speed Spool LFS 5.6 gear, 12lb seaguar fc (CAN COUNT ON ONE HAND HOW MANY TIMES I’VE DEEP CRANKED)

 

SWIM/A-RIG/SPOON:

 

Alabama rig/big swim baits: Dobyns Fury 795SB, daiwa tatula 150p 5.5, 20lb basix fc

 

Big flutter spoon: shared Dobyns Fury 795SB, Lews LFS 8 gear, 50lb braid, 20lb fc (HAVE NEVER THROWN A BIG FLUTTER SPOON AND PROBABLY WON’T)

 

WORMS/JIGS:

 

Pitching (fluoro): Dobyns Sierra 7’6” H fast, Daiwa Tatula Elite P/F 8.1, 20lb invisx

 

Pitching/Punching/frogs: falcon bucoo 7’3” heavy fast “amistad”, daiwa tatula 200hs 7.3 50lb braid (change to 65lb braid)

 

Carolina Rig: Daiwa Tatula CT 8 gear, Dobyns Champion c-rig special, 20lb fc

 

Weightless worm/fluke/senko: Falcon Lowrider “Weightless worm”, Team Lews Hyper Mag 8 gear, 15lb fc

(VERY LIGHT ROD, FEELS ALMOST TOO LIGHT)

 

All Purpose: 

(GOT TWO OF THE SAME)

All Purpose: Falcon Lowrider “All ‘Round Fast” 7’ MHF, Abu Revo Ike 8 gear 15lb invisx fc 

 

All Purpose: Falcon Lowrider “All ‘Round Fast” 7’ MHF, Tatula CT 8.1, 15lb fc

 

SPINNING:

 

Skipping flukes/power finesse: Daiwa Arid-X 6’6” medium spinning, Penn Battle II, 20lb power pro braid to 15lb invisx fc leader 

 

Wacky rig/Ned: daiwa arid-x 6’6” medium spinning, Daiwa laguna, 10lb power pro braid to 10lb fc leader

 

Drop Shot: h2o express tac40 ML 7’, lews speed spool, 10lb power pro braid to 10lb seaguar fc leader

 

Bonus if you can make my current reels work for your rod recommendations. I also have another Tatula SV limited 7.1 at the house without a current rod. 
 

So, what would you do to simplify what I have to all Dobyns to cover everything I throw. I appreciate the help. I’ll be fishing tomorrow but will respond later in the day when I get off the water. 
 

-Chris

 

 

 

 

Sorry I can’t figure out how to edit. My phone made some autocorrects and I’m not sure some of that is readable (ie revenge???) lol

 

 

[Big Hands]

1 hour ago, Cbump said:

I have gotten so carried away (for me) with the amount of rods I have, that in my latest tournament it was like a puzzle game in my head trying to figure out and revenge what I wanted to throw on on what rod. Or I try to have one of every thing tied on and I’ll have 17 rods on deck. I need an intervention and want to go mostly Dobyns (I’ll keep my crank bait and jerk bait setups). 

Bait Monkey dislikes negative thinking and is motioning for you to join him for a cocktail at the Admiral's Table.

 

 

[ChrisD46]

Here are my Dobyns rods (Sierra Series) :

Casting : 733C, 734C , 735C

Spinning : 702S , 703S 

 

I use the above casting rods with different reels loaded either with straight FC , Mono  or with Braid + FC leaders. For spinning I only use Braid + FC leaders . *The Sierra series have a slightly slower tip and fast rating (not XF) which I prefer because I can dial in the performance I need by changing from braid to FC or mono lines. When I bought the Sierra's - the Kaden series were not released yet . If I were going to do it again the 734C & 735C would probably be in the Kaden series for jigs and bottom contact baits . If you have more money to spend , the Champion series would be a no -  brainer . I don't throw crankbaits much but if I did , one of the "CB" designated rods from the Fury on up would be in my collection . *Regardless of the series , the Dobyns rods all have a similar balance point and feel in the hand and are all spined properly before guides & reel seats are added . They just use better blanks and components  as you go up to the higher cost series rods. 

[MN Fisher]

21 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

Here are my Dobyns rods (Sierra Series) :

Casting : 733C, 734C , 735C

Spinning : 702S , 703S 

Since I'm on a tight budget, all my Dobyns are Furys

Casting: 703C, 704C, 705CB, 765FLIP

Spinning: 702SF, 703SF

 

I've also got a couple Okuma Reflexions spinning rods because they give me the power/action mix I can't get from Dobyns without going way over my budget, and a couple Aird-X casting rods that are in the queue for upgrading when I have the money.

[Cbump]

Thanks guys. With the rods you both listed would y’all be comfortable throwing the main techniques I listed? 

[MN Fisher]

37 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Thanks guys. With the rods you both listed would y’all be comfortable throwing the main techniques I listed? 

Easily - plus more.

[WRB]

17 hours ago, Cbump said:

I have gotten so carried away (for me) with the amount of rods I have, that in my latest tournament it was like a puzzle game in my head trying to figure out and revenge what I wanted to throw on on what rod. Or I try to have one of every thing tied on and I’ll have 17 rods on deck. I need an intervention and want to go mostly Dobyns (I’ll keep my crank bait and jerk bait setups). 
The majority of the baits I throw are these (besides cranks and jerkbaits):

 

Drop shot

Ned rig

Weightless Fluke

Weightless senko

Spinnerbait

Chatterbait (probably more than anything)

Swim jig

T-rig (3/16 - 1 oz) (creature and big worms)

Dirty jig finesse jigs

Small swimbaits (underspins, jig heads, 3-4” Keitech types) 

 

That’s really about It for the most part. As you’ll see I have rods for all kinds of other things. 
 

This is what I currently own. I keep a list. 
 

MOVING:

 

Jerkbait/light topwater: Tatula Elite Seth Feider 6’9” ML, Tatula Limited SV 7.1, 12lb fc (KEEPING THIS)

 

Spinnerbaits/chatterbaits/pitching finesse jigs: Falcon Lowrider “Head Turner”, Tatula CT 6.3, 16lb daiwa j-fluoro

 

Chatterbaits/lipless/spinnerbait: St Croix Mojo Bass MH Mod Fast, Bass Pro Pro Qualifier 6.8, 50lb braid

 

Top Water/Popping: Falcon Bucoo “Herm” 6’6” MH moderate fast, BPS Pro Qualifier 2 6.8, 30lb braid/15 mono leader

 

CRANKING:

 

Shallow Cranking/lipless: Daiwa Tatula CT 6.3, Daiwa Tatula 7’ glass cranking M, 15lb seaguar fc (KEEPING)

 

Deep cranking: daiwa kage 7’6” deep crank, Lews Speed Spool LFS 5.6 gear, 12lb seaguar fc (CAN COUNT ON ONE HAND HOW MANY TIMES I’VE DEEP CRANKED)

 

SWIM/A-RIG/SPOON:

 

Alabama rig/big swim baits: Dobyns Fury 795SB, daiwa tatula 150p 5.5, 20lb basix fc

 

Big flutter spoon: shared Dobyns Fury 795SB, Lews LFS 8 gear, 50lb braid, 20lb fc (HAVE NEVER THROWN A BIG FLUTTER SPOON AND PROBABLY WON’T)

 

WORMS/JIGS:

 

Pitching (fluoro): Dobyns Sierra 7’6” H fast, Daiwa Tatula Elite P/F 8.1, 20lb invisx

 

Pitching/Punching/frogs: falcon bucoo 7’3” heavy fast “amistad”, daiwa tatula 200hs 7.3 50lb braid (change to 65lb braid)

 

Carolina Rig: Daiwa Tatula CT 8 gear, Dobyns Champion c-rig special, 20lb fc

 

Weightless worm/fluke/senko: Falcon Lowrider “Weightless worm”, Team Lews Hyper Mag 8 gear, 15lb fc

(VERY LIGHT ROD, FEELS ALMOST TOO LIGHT)

 

All Purpose: 

(GOT TWO OF THE SAME)

All Purpose: Falcon Lowrider “All ‘Round Fast” 7’ MHF, Abu Revo Ike 8 gear 15lb invisx fc 

 

All Purpose: Falcon Lowrider “All ‘Round Fast” 7’ MHF, Tatula CT 8.1, 15lb fc

 

SPINNING:

 

Skipping flukes/power finesse: Daiwa Arid-X 6’6” medium spinning, Penn Battle II, 20lb power pro braid to 15lb invisx fc leader 

 

Wacky rig/Ned: daiwa arid-x 6’6” medium spinning, Daiwa laguna, 10lb power pro braid to 10lb fc leader

 

Drop Shot: h2o express tac40 ML 7’, lews speed spool, 10lb power pro braid to 10lb seaguar fc leader

 

Bonus if you can make my current reels work for your rod recommendations. I also have another Tatula SV limited 7.1 at the house without a current rod. 
 

So, what would you do to simplify what I have to all Dobyns to cover everything I throw. I appreciate the help. I’ll be fishing tomorrow but will respond later in the day when I get off the water. 
 

-Chris

 

 

 

 

Sorry I can’t figure out how to edit. My phone made some autocorrects and I’m not sure some of that is readable (ie revenge???) lol

 

 

Edit; your site name is on the left side top of page, right side are 3 white dots, click on those to edit.

Tom

[Cbump]

Thank you. I figured that was It but when I click It I get report or share. Oh well. 

[WRB]

27 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Thank you. I figured that was It but when I click It I get report or share. Oh well. 

Are signed in to the site as a member? You should see “edit” on your own post.

Maybe a mod will help you.

I will at you rod/reel/lure list.

Tom

[WRB]

From what you listed the Dobyns rods to use are;

Spinning, SA702SF, SA703SF or KD712F.

Casting, SA704C, SA734.

I would start with the above, couple with your reels you prefer to use. After your try out add more of the same and contact Dobyns for any questions you have. 

I prefer you use all Daiwa reels if possible.

Tom

[Cbump]

I prefer all Daiwa also lol

[Cbump]

Except my Team Lews. Really like It. 

[NorthernBasser]

Whatever you do, get a Sierra 734. I have the micro guides version (there's also regular size guides). Straight 40# braid fishing a Super Fluke/Caffeine Shad/Flush= ?

[Cbump]

Would 734 be good for smaller swimbaits 1/2 to 1 oz? Could It t-rig also? 

[MN Fisher]

A 4-power Dobyns is a little light for a 1oz swimbait...yes it's in the posted range, but at the top. I personally use a 5-power for anything 7/8oz and more total weight.

 

A 734 is a great rod for T-Rigs...any bottom contact actually...but watch the total weight again.

[WRB]

3 hours ago, Cbump said:

Except my Team Lews. Really like It. 

You stated you never use it?

Drop shot and Ned’s go to spinning SA 702SF w/ Daiwa Laguna reel.

[NathanDLTH]

Do what I did, start with the basic baits you love then go from there.  
For me, it was:
Jigs, spinnerbait, chatterbait, swim jig, frog, drop shot/ned, shaky head/tube.
Basically what needs to happen is highlight these baits and techniques then build an arsenal for those techniques. I'd recommend spending money on the stuff you love to throw. 

I went mostly high end in gear, simply because I had the budget to afford it and I do not recommend doing that. Stay within your budget or the price point you have set for yourself. I've spent way to much money on gear only to sell it off before truly understanding what it was capable of and how to utilize the rod/reel to it's potential. 

[Cbump]

Sorry for the late reply. The forum told me I reached my max limit of posts yesterday? I only had like 10. Is there a way to fix this? 
 

WRB the rod is more what I meant. Love that reel! Plus I spent a dang fortune on It. Lol

 

I looked at the Kaden series but didn’t appear there is a 734 in It. 

WRB, what techniques would you use for each of the rods you listed? 

[Cbump]

10 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

A 4-power Dobyns is a little light for a 1oz swimbait...yes it's in the posted range, but at the top. I personally use a 5-power for anything 7/8oz and more total weight.

 

A 734 is a great rod for T-Rigs...any bottom contact actually...but watch the total weight again.

 

I believe you because experience trumps all, but I wonder why Dobyns lists the 683 as a t-rig rod, 734 as jig rod, and 735 goes all the way into the pitch/flip category? 
 

FYI, if I’m casting Texas rigs, which I don’t do super often, I’m using max 1/2oz tungsten or less. More often than not I’m pitching with my Sierra 765c. 

[WRB]

14 hours ago, Cbump said:

Would 734 be good for smaller swimbaits 1/2 to 1 oz? Could It t-rig also? 

SA734C is good for T-rigs to 3/8 oz bullet weights and soft plastics. Small swimbaits to 3/8 oz weight oz is OK, 1/2 is pushing it.

Your FR795SB works good from 3/4oz to 2 oz swimbaits.

Tom

[Cbump]

Only 3/8 on a rod rated for 1oz?

[ironbjorn]

13 minutes ago, Cbump said:

Only 3/8 on a rod rated for 1oz?

Rods perform best at a total weight of half of what the rod is rated for. A 1/4 oz - 1 oz rod for example will perform best with a total weight of 1/2 oz. Add in the hook and plastic bait and you're not at 3/8 oz anymore. Maxing out a rod just because it says you can doesn't mean you should.

[casts_by_fly]

I know you said dobyns but you have a lot of falcon rods in the mix. Have you considered consolidating on falcon?  You note 10 ‘things’ to have rods for (presumably rigged on deck) and already have 6 falcons perfectly right for 6 of them. A couple targeted additions and you’re there. 

[WRB]

On 6/17/2022 at 11:25 AM, Cbump said:

Only 3/8 on a rod rated for 1oz?

Add the hook, and soft plastic is about 1/4oz= 5/8 oz lure weight with a heavy wire hook. The rod can easy cast 1 oz but hook setting is your goal with a T-rig, moving the hook in mouth full of soft plastic requires added power.

SA735C if using 1/2 bullet weight + 7 to 9 inch worm or thick body creatures to get a good hook set.

Your questions should directed to Dobyns, they know their rods and will give you honest answers.

Tom

[Cbump]

2 hours ago, casts_by_fly said:

I know you said dobyns but you have a lot of falcon rods in the mix. Have you considered consolidating on falcon?  You note 10 ‘things’ to have rods for (presumably rigged on deck) and already have 6 falcons perfectly right for 6 of them. A couple targeted additions and you’re there. 

 

That’s a good point and I love my Falcons, I just get a real good deal on Dobyns. What targeted additions would you recommend to finish It out?